Charlotte Thomas

Charlotte Thomas

Charlotte has been a passionate sailor since childhood, and subsequently has faced the horrors of a naval architecture degree and such dubious delights as racing through the Southern Ocean. Her highlights, however, have all involved superyachts, exotic locations and a plentiful supply of rum. A former editor of Boat International magazine, she is currently European editor at Ocean magazine.

Sailing to a greener future

By Charlotte Thomas | 25 January 2022

Sailing used to be considered a superyacht niche, but a new generation of sailing yacht designs promise greener superyachting without compromising on space or comfort.

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Margarita Amam

By Charlotte Thomas | 11 January 2022

From potwasher to business owner, Margarita Amam has become both a shining example of what the superyacht industry can offer and a vocal advocate for what it should become.

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Superyachts made for sharing

By Charlotte Thomas | 4 January 2022

From beach clubs to radical new flybridge designs, the outside areas of superyachts are evolving – and the result is increasingly spectacular spaces for all the family to enjoy.

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Superyacht festive holiday hotspots

By Charlotte Thomas | 21 December 2021

From get-away-from-it-all cruises to the ultimate New Year parties, superyachts offer pandemic-weary families and friends the ultimate festive escape – so where should you head this Christmas?

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Creating a superyacht Legasea

By Charlotte Thomas | 9 December 2021

The full Legasea mentorship programme begins in earnest in January 2022, and its promotion of collaboration and career longevity is sure to benefit the whole of the superyacht industry.

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Exploring the options

By Charlotte Thomas | 30 November 2021

If you have a yearning for exploring off the beaten track but have no idea how to choose a yacht that will take you there safely, fear not – it’s just a case of knowing the right questions to ask yourself, and the right person to help you answer them.

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The art of the craft

By Charlotte Thomas | 23 November 2021

It is easy to think that in this age of mass production, fine crafts and master trades might be in jeopardy. Thankfully, a new generation of affluent yacht clients are helping keep a vast array of traditional skills very much alive.

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The future power of yachting

By Charlotte Thomas | 12 November 2021

With COP26 and the debate over climate intensifying, yachting is not standing still and – as one French female captain is proving – it only takes one individual’s leap to make change happen.

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Zero to hero

By Charlotte Thomas | 14 September 2021

Advancing technology and growing environmental consciousness are combining to drive change in all aspects of our lives and, as recent projects show, superyachts may well turn out to be in the vanguard of this evolution.

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